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EJ52 DWD

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DWD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,808 miles

Exhaust system shields detached both front and rear

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surrounding both rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 131,807 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Throughout the entirety of previous repair as a result of incorrect diameter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect As a result of deteriorated outer lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect As a result of deteriorated outer lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Devoid of tread inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system shields detached both front and rear

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surrounding both rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inside edge. Worn close to exposing construction (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle emissions lambda reading measured close to specified limits after second fast idle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,323 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 127,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 27 May 2021 122,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 122,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 116,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 116,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 111,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 104,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 91,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 91,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 85,016 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 15 May 2015 85,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light staying on

Pass 7 May 2014 78,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level very/very high??

engine warning lamp stays on??

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 61,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,548 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,746 miles

STEERING RACK BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,403 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,801 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear tyre treads low

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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EJ52 DWD is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ52 DWD is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 December 2002.

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